Importance of Fostering Online School Communities

Session 5: Friday, November 11 from 9:45 - 10:45am
Diane Elliott,Assistant Director of Education, Teacher Services,Laurel Springs School
Joy Nehr,Laurel Springs School


Session Information


  • Location: White River Ballroom I (Click Here to View the Session Map)
  • Track: Professional Development
  • Grade Level Focus: 6-8|9-12
  • Experience Level: Level 101 - For beginners new to the field (0-1 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 301 - For advanced participants (5+ years of experience in K-12 Online Learning)
  • Exhibitor: No
  • Requires Purchase of Product to Implement: No

Session Description

Parents, students, and teachers regularly voice concerns that consistent interaction is needed in online learning to ensure students do not become isolated. Additionally the school must support a connection to their learning community which may foster friendships and positive interactions. Presenters will describe how a school social network, online clubs, webcast classrooms, and regular student/teacher contact has helped to create a vibrant school community.


Session Twitter Hashtag: #vssWRIs5




    Presentation Materials and Contributions


    For slides, please contact delliott@laurelsprings.com.